Dessert in Houston

809 Berry Rd. Outer Loop - NW

713-692-6363

A Houston institution since 1960, Alamo Tamale has not just branched out into several different locations around the city, but can be had from anywhere in the country. Yep, you can order their tamales online and they'll second-day-air them to you anywhere in the continental United States. The tamales are still made according to old family recipes, and hand-wrapped before shipping. The Tamale Factories themselves offer only take-out and delivery.

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Amy's Ice Creams

3816 Farnham Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-526-2697

Dessert, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

Amy's started out as an Austin institution, but Amy's in Houston opened its doors in the early 1990s. Since then the ice cream, in its quirky little spot on Farnham, has grown to be a local favorite. The loud plaster cow and eccentric exterior makes it fit right in with its equally fun neighbors. Seven regular flavors are paired with seasonal and limited time-flavors, making every visit quite possibly something new. Mix-ins, specialty cones, and the occasional non-dairy favorites are also available. Part of the application process for potential employees is decorating a paper bag, which should tell you something about the staff.

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Amy's Ice Creams

6584 Woodway Dr. Galleria

713-465-2697

Dessert, Restaurants, Best Of

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Bahama Buck's

3403 Louetta, Suite A, Spring Outside Houston

281-377-8482

Dessert

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Beard Papa's Katy

23119 Colonial Parkway Suite A13 Katy

832-913-1257

Coffee Shops, Coffeehouse, Comfort Foods, Dessert, Health, Japanese

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Blonde Biscotti

1000 W Gray St Suite 100 Montrose

713-955-2952

Dessert, Coffeehouse

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The Boom Boom Room

2518 Yale Heights

713-868-3740

Cafe, Dessert, Sandwiches, Wine Bar, Bars and Clubs, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

This Heights wine bar has a funky, bold, colorful '60s decor, and serves some of the best bar food around, with live music to boot. Boom Boom Room has an extensive international wine list, offering many by the glass, along with some wonderful beers. At lunch, it's easy to fill up on their panini - there's salami, beef and tuna versions, to name a few - and the cheese plate and mezze platter both go down well with the wines. Try the homemade strawberry shortcake.

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Buzzles Shaved Ice

2616 FM 2920, Suite A, Spring Outside Houston

832-276-4603

Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, Dessert

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Cacao & Cardamom - River Oaks Shopping Center

2013 W Gray St River Oaks

281-501-3567

Dessert

Cacao & Cardamom is a chocolate boutique dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind handmade, hand-painted premium chocolate using the finest ingredients, exotic spices, nuts, flowers, roots, herbs and liqueurs. Founded by chocolatier Annie Rupani in 2014, the menu features over 40 varieties of sweet and savory signature chocolate bon-bons, as well as popular chocolate handbags and glitter pumps, custom mandients made with matcha and pop rocks and signature frozen drinking chocolate among other chocolate varieties. Guests can order chocolates in-store at the two Houston locations, online or by phone. Custom chocolates are available for social functions, corporate events, weddings and more. To learn more about Cacao & Cardamom, visit https://cacaoandcardamom.com or follow on social media (@CacaoandCardamom).

The Chocolate Bar

2521 University Blvd. Kirby-West U

713-520-8888

Dessert, Restaurants, Menu, Readers' Choice

Just looking at this Village-area place might give you cavities. The chocolate bar deals in all things cocoa, and does so with a sense of humor. Several varieties of chocolate in novelty shapes are available, as well as kitschy gift items, including doggie chocolates. The Texas Frito Brittle, a mix with chocolate, Fritos, pretzels and pecans - has been featured on the Food Network. The cake (expensive, but with slices big enough to share) and ice cream are particularly decadent.

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The Chocolate Bar

1835 W. Alabama Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-520-8599

Dessert, Restaurants, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

Just looking at this Montrose-area place might give you cavities. The chocolate bar deals in all things cocoa, and does so with a sense of humor. Several varieties of chocolate in novelty shapes are available, as well as kitschy gift items, including doggie chocolates. The Texas Frito Brittle, a mix with chocolate, Fritos, pretzels and pecans - has been featured on the Food Network. The cake (expensive, but with slices big enough to share) and ice cream are particularly decadent. The Village location is a little bit more spacious than the intimate Chocolate Bar outpost on W. Alabama.

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Cloud 10 Creamery

5216 Morningside Dr. Kirby-West U

713-434-6129

Dessert, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Menu

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Connie's Frozen Custard

12545 Jones Rd. Jersey Village

281-469-3444

Dessert, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

It's difficult to miss Connie's Frozen Custard from the road, with its giant red sign superimposed on a larger-than-life custard-filled cone. The pile of cars in the drive-thru should tip you off, too. Connie's is famous for making its sweet, creamy frozen custard fresh every hour as well as for its flavor combinations like the Texas Tornado with vanilla custard, fresh strawberries and melted chocolate. Of course, this being Texas, one of the most popular toppings here is a scoop of fat, sweet pecans.

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Crave Cupcakes

1151 Uptown Park Blvd. Galleria

713-622-7283

Dessert, Restaurants, Best Of, Slideshow

Crave is one of the top purveyors of gourmet cupcakes in Houston, though the market has gotten more saturated since the trend hit its stride. Traditional flavors like red velvet, chocolate and vanilla are offered alongside more creative options like Nutella and espresso, and flavors of the day rotate in and out of the showcases. Prices are steeper than what you'd pay at a grocery store, but you can't expect any different at a specialty bakery. You can watch the kitchen staff members do their thing behind the kitchen's windows while you place your order.

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Cricket's Creamery & Cafe

315 W. 19th St. Heights

713-869-9450

Cafe, Dessert, Recommended, Menu

This small, eclectic place in the Heights offers good vegetarian meals, nice gelato and great coffee. Order at the counter and find a cozy spot to call your own for a while. The mushroom barley soup is soul-warming, and the portobello mushroom sandwich and the vegetable quiche are both filling. Soups change daily. Breakfast -- Belgian waffles, granola and scrambled eggs -- is available all day long.

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Cup & Cone Nieve Bar

23206 Aldine Westfield #C, Spring Outside Houston

Ice Cream, Dessert

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Dacapo's Pastry Cafe

1141 E. 11th St. Heights

713-869-9141

Bakery, Cafe, Dessert, Sandwiches, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

This is a tiny, quiet spot in the Heights, perfect for consuming worthwhile calories. Dacapo Pastry Cafe's desserts, cakes and cookies are homemade, and it is impossible to pick the best, although the banana split cake and the raspberry cream tres leches probably would win. They also serve sandwiches on homemade breads. The "healthy pollo supreme," lean chicken on peppered herb bread, is superb, as is the "vegetarian special." Salads - all with homemade dressings - soups and fabulous quiches round out the menu.

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Dessert Gallery Bakery & Café

3600 Kirby Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-522-9999

Bakery, Deli, Dessert, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

The Dessert Gallery specializes in desserts, but also serves sandwiches, wraps and salads just in case you've had one cupcake too many. You can also pick up a box lunch or a sandwich party tray, or customize your own cookie or cake. Their website has a section where they post their recipes for you to fix, then report back with your success. The Dessert Gallery has a dine-in section, for those who'd rather eat their desserts inside.

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Drew's Pastry Place

10300 Louetta Rd. Jersey Village

832-717-3530

Breakfast, Dessert, Italian, Recommended

This is a typical Italian coffee and pastry shop of the kind you might find in New York. They know how to make a real espresso and cappuccino as well as a whole host of cakes and pastries, including New York cheesecake, biscotti, pignoli (pine nut cookies) and sfogliatelle (a cannoli look-alike). They also have real gelato, croissants and water bagels. Despite being in a strip center, the place exudes coziness, especially the section with comfortable leather chairs where you can linger with your treats.

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El Kiosko #13

100 Cypresswood, Suite E, Spring Outside Houston

281-719-8587

Dessert, Ice Cream

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Epicure Cafe

2005 W. Gray St. River Oaks

713-520-6174

Breakfast, Dessert, European, Recommended, Best Of

The cakes, pastries, cookies and croissants made here are all masterpieces. This is a classic Euro-style cafe and bistro. It haslong been a favorite of the River Oaks crowd, especially with the ladies who lunch, who enjoy the many creative salads, such as the Avocado and Tomato Caesar. There's also baguette sandwiches, fluffy breakfast omelets served all day, daily lunch specials and good coffee. The interior is decorated with the work of local artists.

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Expressions Fine Chocolate

3535 Wilcrest, Ste. 6 Memorial

281-894-7290

Dessert, Restaurants, Retail, Best Of

The almond-pecan florentines are deceptively innocent-looking at Expressions Fine Chocolate. They are, in fact, decadent, as are most of the concoctions owner Valerie Gamble creates. Gamble, a former stockbroker, started her Westchase shop in 2004. She makes everything by hand and uses only the finest ingredients with no preservatives, which means her chocolates have a very short shelf life. Consequently, her storefront shop is open for the Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter seasons, with appointment-only and made-to-order sales during the rest of the year. Two highlights from the sweet lineup are her champagne truffles (champagne ganache covered in dark chocolate and topped with edible gold leaf) and her Dorothy Shoe (a chocolate shoe covered in edible red glitter). At Easter, look for her giant Easter Eggs (hollow, dark Belgian chocolate Easter eggs filled with a pound of assorted treats).

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Flying Saucer Pie Company

436 W. Crosstimbers Outer Loop - NE

713-694-1141

Bakery, Dessert, Retail, Best Of, Menu

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Gigi's Cupcakes

1609 S. Post Oak Lane Galleria

713-850-1610

Bakery, Dessert

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House of Pies

3112 Kirby Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-528-3816

Breakfast, Dessert, Diner, Recommended, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

This old-fashioned diner, open 24/7, serves big breakfasts and simple comfort food all day long. After hours, it fills with the sorts of interesting people who come out only after dark. Soups, sandwiches (try the tuna-and-cheese melt), salads and burgers are the mainstays here, along with the namesake pies they have for offer. The friendly and talkative service staff are eager to recommend their favorite pies, and among the most popular are fruit, cream meringue and cheesecake.

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House of Pies Restaurant

6142 Westheimer Galleria

713-782-1290

Bakery, Dessert, Diner, Recommended, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

This old-fashioned diner, open 24/7, serves big breakfasts and simple comfort food all day long. After hours, it fills with the sorts of interesting people, from police officers to strippers from the nearby clubs just off shift. Soups, sandwiches (try the tuna-and-cheese melt), salads and burgers are the mainstays here, along with the namesake pies they have for offer. The friendly and talkative service staff are eager to recommend their favorite pies, and among the most popular are fruit, cream meringue and cheesecake.

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

375 W 19th St. Heights

346-335-1394

Breakfast, Dessert, Ice Cream

Round up the kiddos, your best pals, grandparents, and cousins and join us on Saturday, Feb. 1 for our fourth annual Ice Cream for Breakfast Day event. We’ll be celebrating from 8 a.m. to noon, scooping our new Skillet Cinnamon Roll ice cream for the first time ever—sweet cream cheese ice cream with dark caramel sauce, pastry, so much cinnamon you’ll go weak in the knees. Plus, we’ll have a local roaster on hand serving Coffee Floats—hot coffee with a scoop of ice cream in a souvenir Jeni’s mug (while they last!). What’s more, 100% of profits from our shop sales during the event will benefit DoSomething.org, a digital platform that powers offline action for young people interested in creating social change. A good reason to get out of bed and enjoy some ice cream if we ever heard one!

Marine's Empanadas

3227 Hillcroft Galleria

713-789-2950

South American, Dessert, Recommended, Best Of

Marine's hot fried South American pies are stuffed with your choice of 47 ingredients, including steak, chicken and salami or more than a dozen fresh fruits. And the traditional Colombian dishes at this cozy cafe are also outstanding.

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MKT BAR

1001 Austin Downtown/ Midtown

832-360-2222

MKT BAR is located right inside Phoenicia Specialty Foods, one of the best grocery stores in the city. It's also not a bad little date place, with enough dim lighting and extensive wine and beer lists to keep you busy in addition to the bar food. All of the music is local, and ranges from DJ sets, jazz combos, light rock offerings so it's not too intrusive.

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Mostly Chocolate & Catering

1050 N. Post Oak Road, Suite 220 Outer Loop - NW

713-446-5826

Dessert

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Nundini Chef's Table Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

500 N. Shepherd Heights

713-861-6331

Deli, Dessert, Italian, Wine Bar, Recommended, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

The disconnect between high-quality, authentic ingredients and poor execution at Nundini Chef's Table Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar left us scratching our heads. This cozy, romantic Italian restaurant and delicatessen, by leading Houston purveyor of Italian foods Giampaolo Nundini, does shows great promise. While many of the more ambitious dishes, like veal alla milanese and fettuccine all'uovo papalina, missed the mark, some of the simpler entries, like spaghetti pomodoro fresco e basilico and white pizza topped with bresaola (air-dried beef from Northern Italy), were ideal pairings for the restaurant's extensive and wonderfully affordable wine list, which covers nearly every winemaking region in Italy. The refreshingly reasonable wine mark-ups will have us coming back for more as this newly opened Italian — sure to become a hometown favorite — finds its bearings.

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Rice Village Baskin Robbins

2431 University Blvd Kirby-West U

713-520-5248

Bakery, Dessert, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Smoothies

Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine's 36th annual Franchise 500(r) ranking in 2014, Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium hard scoop ice cream and soft serve, custom ice cream cakes and a full range of beverages, providing quality and value to consumers at more than 7,500 retail shops in nearly 50 countries. Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,200 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats.

Rita's Italian Ice

2802 White Oak Dr Montgomery

832-987-4827

Dessert

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